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| Mon, 05-03-2004 - 7:56am |
What an exciting time this is to be alive and serving the Lord! Think about the unparalleled door of opportunity that stands wide open before us to reach the entire world for Jesus Christ—it is tremendously motivating and inspiring to be able to participate in delivering the Gospel to so many people. The apostle Paul must have felt the same way when he wrote to the Corinthians and told them of "the wide door for effective service" that the Lord had opened for him in Ephesus. (1 Corinthians 16:9)
God is like that. He is opening doors for each of us all the time. Every day, we wake up to new opportunities to affect others for good. When we follow Jesus, we begin to understand that doors do not just swing ajar as we approach them; every opportunity signifies that Someone has gone before us to open that door. The question is, Will you walk through the doorway or keep to your own path?
Today we have unprecedented technological capabilities and can transmit the Gospel broadly and effectively. The door is wide open, providing expanded opportunities to participate in the primary task of the church and the kingdom: the redemption of mankind.
As followers of the Lord Jesus, we are all under a commission. (Matthew 28:19-20) We have been given the assignment from almighty God to get the Gospel to every person on the face of the globe. It is not a matter of choice; we are under obligation. We stand before an open door. Are you willing to step through it?
Live With Passion!
Phyllis
